Badenoch to set out new rule to cut borrowing and taxes

BBC - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 01:55
In a conference speech, the Tory leader will say the Conservatives are the only party "with a plan to get our economy back on track".

UK won't relax visa rules for India, Starmer says

BBC - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 01:50
The PM says there are no plans to open up more visa routes ahead of a visit to India to tout a trade deal.

The Papers: 'China given a free pass' and 'Kemi: trust me'

BBC - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 01:29
Accusations that a China spying case collapsed because the government refused to declare Beijing a "threat" lead Wednesday papers.

DPD drivers call off action over pay, says firm

BBC - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 01:28
It was previously thought the delivery service could face disruption for several days after some drivers began three days of action.

EU steel tariff hike threatens 'biggest ever crisis' for UK industry

BBC - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 00:30
The EU is the destination for 78% of steel products made in the UK for overseas markets.

Dog attacks are still rising - even after the XL bully ban

BBC - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 00:09
With close to 32,000 dog attacks recorded in England and Wales last year, is there a better solution?

High security a fact of life for UK Jewish community living in fear of attack

BBC - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 00:04
Leaders in the UK's tight-knit Jewish population are asking what more can be done to keep their institutions safe.

High security a fact of life for UK Jewish community living in fear of attack

BBC - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 00:04
Leaders in the UK's tight-knit Jewish population are asking what more can be done to keep their institutions safe.

Irish government has put up 'artificial barrier' to united Ireland poll

BBC - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 00:00
The first two episodes of the Borderland podcast explore issues surrounding a referendum on Irish unity.

Thousands join biggest-ever UK environmental lawsuit over river pollution

BBC - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 22:57
Livestock and water companies are accused of “extensive” pollution in the Wye, Lugg and Usk rivers.

Thousands join biggest-ever UK environmental lawsuit over river pollution

BBC - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 22:57
Livestock and water companies are accused of “extensive” pollution in the Wye, Lugg and Usk rivers.

Prosecutors say Libyan freely confessed to Lockerbie bombing

BBC - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 22:53
Abu Agila Mas'ud Kheir al-Marimi is said to have admitted his role in the murder of 270 people in the 1988 bombing.

Two teenagers arrested over cyber-attack on nursery chain

BBC - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 22:11
Hackers were said to have stolen the photographs, names and addresses of about 8,000 children.

Two arrested over cyber-attack on nursery chain

BBC - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 22:11
Hackers were said to have stolen the photographs, names and addresses of about 8,000 children.

Threat assessment of China led to spy case collapse, says CPS

BBC - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 22:04
The dropping of charges against two men last month prompted criticism from some ministers and MPs.

Prosecutors to challenge decision to throw out terror case against Kneecap rapper

BBC - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 18:36
The Crown Prosecution Service has said it will appeal against the decision to throw out the case.

Stephen Lawrence killer admits role but refuses to name accomplices

BBC - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 17:56
David Norris, speaking at a parole hearing, becomes the first of the teenager's killers to publicly admit his role in the 1993 attack.

Payouts of £700 per claim after car finance scandal

BBC - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 17:46
Lenders could pay out £8.2bn in compensation, which is less than the FCA had previously estimated.

Two arrested after gold jewellery stolen from museum

BBC - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 17:38
The men are in custody in Northamptonshire as police continue to search for the stolen jewellery.

Two arrested after gold jewellery stolen from museum

BBC - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 17:38
The men are in custody in Northamptonshire as police continue to search for the stolen jewellery.